Global Breast Cancer

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Special Report

The Changing Face of Breast Cancer

Once a disease of the Western world, breast cancer has become a global concern. How women, doctors and communities are fighting back and bringing hope to those in need

By The Numbers

Breast Cancer Around the World

Breast cancer is on the rise worldwide. Here's a look at the incidence rate of breast cancer country by country.

Get Educated

Breast Cancer Basics

Diagnosis and treatment keep changing. Here's what you need to know

Q & A

How To Talk To a Friend With Cancer

Author Lori Hope, who has been on both sides of the bed as both cancer patient and caregiver, offers advice on what to say — and what not to say

Treatment

Which Surgery Is Right For You?

Despite doctors' best intentions, their advice for patients isn't always unbiased — leaving many women unhappy with their treatment decision

Photo Gallery

Faces of Breast Cancer

Portraits of breast cancer survivors attending a summit on the disease organized by Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Photo Gallery

A Diary of Healing

Mary Ann Nilan asked a photographer to record her experience undergoing chemo, a double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants: "I hope the pictures make the road easier for other women."